Job Description
ORGANIZATION: GRIP TRAINING INSTITUTE
LOCATION: HYBRID: BERKELEY AND REMOTE
TYPE: FULL TIME (40 HOURS/WEEK), SALARIED EXEMPT
ABOUT: HTTPS://GRIP-TRAININGINSTITUTE.ORG
DO YOU?
Do you want to be on a team who works toward the dismantling of the mass incarceration system, and strives to turn violence and suffering into opportunities for learning and healing? Do you want to work and learn from proven leaders in the growing global movement toward Restorative Justice? Do you want to make an impact on the lives of justice impacted people? GRIP TRAINING INSTITUTE is seeking a PROGRAM COORDINATOR to join our growing team.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for someone who loves working on a team. Would you like to perform a wide array of program-related tasks with a diverse group of charming people to support the delivery of our transformational in-prison programs? This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with and learn from organizational leaders to expand one’s skills and expertise in a variety of areas such as project management, programmatic administration, and team collaboration.
If you have a passion for justice, and seek to work with others who have a deep commitment to social and personal transformation, and desire to learn and advance your role, then come join our dynamic, diverse, and growing team!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a key player of the operations team, the Operations Coordinator will be responsible for providing critical and innovative support to three primary areas of the organization. This role is not static, it will evolve and be fine tuned as the organization continually evolves. Some responsibilities will become more prominent and others will recede at key inflection points. Reports to Operations Manager.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
SUPPORT AND COLLABORATE WITH THE OPERATIONS MANAGER TO GUIDE VARIOUS INITIATIVES, OFFERING ASTUTE PROJECT MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, OFFICE MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, AND EVENT COORDINATION.
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Support the smooth and productive functioning of the administrative office and its system. Offer a self-directed style in managing the office, its inventory, confidential files, records, mail/email/communications processing.
Headquarters will be your domain so there is a natural host role in which you receive, orient and offer resourcefulness to guests, staff and others. Receive deliveries and disseminate to appropriate staff.
EVENT COORDINATION
HUMAN RESOURCES
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
Support Leadership with projects, presentations, new initiatives, and day to day operations, help to problem solve to keep initiatives moving forward.
Increase your own and organizational capacity through volunteer management and supervision
And other duties as determined by need.
DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNICATIONS
SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE AND COMMUNICATIONS TEAM ON A RANGE OF PROJECTS FOR FUNDRAISING AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS.
Collaborate with Development Associate to provide administrative, logistical, and practical support for fundraising campaigns, donor meetings, and presentations and events. Use of Bloomerang to process incoming donations, disseminate acknowledgment letters, and other communications. Track in-kind hours of volunteers for end of year financial reports.
Provide assistance to our Communications Team (internal/external). This includes being trained to update our website, offering a good eye for copy editing, posting notices on social media, participating in disseminating materials, e-campaigns, brochures, newsletters, holiday cards.
PRISON PROGRAMS
SUPPORT PROGRAM MANAGER WITH THE OVERALL FUNCTIONING OF THE GRIP, BREATH OF FREEDOM, AND CIRCLE OF LOVE PROGRAMS.
Support special events such as prison graduations, victims/survivors and special guests visits, orientations, trainings, etc.
In collaboration with Programs, support data entry and analysis across domains.
Provide administrative support for internal/external contractor/facilitator recruitment, hiring and onboarding, as needed.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THESE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor level degree
Love for collaboration
Strong project management skills, experience in HR and Accounts Payable
Experience in diverse, demonstrated ability to seek out and incorporate input from people of different backgrounds.
Fluency with Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Google Calendar, Forms, Sites, Groups, Photos, etc.)
Experience working with various CRMs. For example, we currently use Bloomerang; openness to learning other CRMs, and communication tools: Zoom, SLACK
Tech savvy: knowledge of PC and MAC operating systems, ability to troubleshoot, and patience to teach others
Ability to be open, transparent while also practicing professionalism and confidentiality
Excellent writing/editing/proofreading and communication skills.
Practice emotional intelligence and self-awareness; handle conflict skillfully.
Strong understanding of the impact of systems of oppression on communities of color.
A service orientation and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support projects and events
Willingness to travel to prisons and other remote locations for events and meetings
Must possess a valid CA driver’s license and liability insurance
ABOUT THE GRIP TRAINING INSTITUTE
We are all seeking to free ourselves from the thoughts that imprison us in our own minds. GRIP goes further to offer a unique perspective found in our 200-page coursebook called, “Leaving Prison Before You Get Out.” ™ Together we learn that being free it’s not just about finding oneself on the other side of the prison gate; it’s not just a geographic fact. At the heart of being free is not where you are, but who you are.
We believe that nobody was born armed and dangerous, that violence is learned and that it is a tragic expression of an unmet need. Therefore, it can also be unlearned; GRIP’s methodology facilitates unlearning violent behavior to replace it with an attitude of insight, compassion and service.
Our flagship program, GRIP (Guiding Rage Into Power), is a one-year, intensive program that guides incarcerated people through a journey of deep transformation and accountability. GRIP is a proven model for incarcerated people’s rehabilitation and healing, developed over 25 years in the California State prisons by founder Jacques Verduin, in collaboration with thousands of life-sentenced (with parole) incarcerated people.
The GRIP Training Institute is committed to building and nurturing an inclusive, equitable, respectful and accountable work environment. We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. What we ask of our students inside, we ask of ourselves -- to practice the GRIP tools of emotional intelligence, mindfulness, do-no-harm, and understanding the impact of our actions on others.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a salaried, exempt position. Salary range $58.5k - 63.5k (commensurate with experience).
The GRIP Training Institute offers competitive benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid time off (PTO = 15 days, plus the days between Christmas and New Years), we recognize nine holidays each year, and offer two staff retreats (each year). This position entertains opportunities for growth!
This position requires some in-person office time (in compliance with public health measures). Partial remote work option is negotiable. To apply, PLEASE SEND AN updated RESUME AND tailored COVER LETTER to: veronica@insight-out.org
GRIP is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented communities and people impacted by the criminal justice system.